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Title: Stories and Sketches

Note: Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Terry Dolan -- The faithful wife -- Emma Ashton -- Thoughts on autumn -- Wandering Davy -- Looking on the dark side -- Edward Barton -- The weary at rest -- The rainy afternoon -- The student's dream -- Uncle Ephraim -- Story of a log cabin -- Hazel-Brook Farm -- Old Rufus -- The diamond ring -- The unfortunate man -- The old schoolhouse -- Arthur Sinclair -- The snow storm -- The new year.

Credits: This text was produced from images generously
made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical
Microreproductions, Michael Lockey, Susan Skinner and the
Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at
http: //dp.rastko.net

Summary: "Stories and Sketches" by Harriet S. Caswell is a collection of fictional narratives written in the late 19th century. The work appears to portray various facets of life through the lens of diverse characters, starting with the compelling story of Terry Dolan, an Irish immigrant. Other narratives in the collection likely explore themes of hardship, love, and personal growth, reflecting the social values and the human experience of the time. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces Terry Dolan, who has emigrated from Ireland and is working as a chore boy. The story unfolds as he shares his sorrowful past, revealing his struggles with family and his immigrant experience, including encounters with hardship, homesickness, and the humor that arises from his peculiar personality. The storytelling blends humor with a poignant examination of emotional resilience as Terry navigates his challenges. The opening definitely sets a tone of compassion and reflection, inviting readers to engage with the trials of its characters against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal tribulations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Caswell, Harriet S., 1834-

EBook No.: 20493

Published: Jan 31, 2007

Downloads: 109

Language: English

Subject: Essays

Subject: Short stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Stories and Sketches

Note: Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Terry Dolan -- The faithful wife -- Emma Ashton -- Thoughts on autumn -- Wandering Davy -- Looking on the dark side -- Edward Barton -- The weary at rest -- The rainy afternoon -- The student's dream -- Uncle Ephraim -- Story of a log cabin -- Hazel-Brook Farm -- Old Rufus -- The diamond ring -- The unfortunate man -- The old schoolhouse -- Arthur Sinclair -- The snow storm -- The new year.

Credits: This text was produced from images generously
made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical
Microreproductions, Michael Lockey, Susan Skinner and the
Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at
http: //dp.rastko.net

Summary: "Stories and Sketches" by Harriet S. Caswell is a collection of fictional narratives written in the late 19th century. The work appears to portray various facets of life through the lens of diverse characters, starting with the compelling story of Terry Dolan, an Irish immigrant. Other narratives in the collection likely explore themes of hardship, love, and personal growth, reflecting the social values and the human experience of the time. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces Terry Dolan, who has emigrated from Ireland and is working as a chore boy. The story unfolds as he shares his sorrowful past, revealing his struggles with family and his immigrant experience, including encounters with hardship, homesickness, and the humor that arises from his peculiar personality. The storytelling blends humor with a poignant examination of emotional resilience as Terry navigates his challenges. The opening definitely sets a tone of compassion and reflection, inviting readers to engage with the trials of its characters against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal tribulations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Caswell, Harriet S., 1834-

EBook No.: 20493

Published: Jan 31, 2007

Downloads: 109

Language: English

Subject: Essays

Subject: Short stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.